1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Marcos | Opel |
Model | 1800 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |